Sacred Angkor The Carved Reliefs of Angkor Wat |
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| Author:
| Roveda, Vittorio |
| Photographer:
| Poncar, Jaro |
| ISBN: | 978-974-8225-83-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | River Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $59.99 |
Book Description:
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The Khmer empire flourished for over 500 years. At its heart was Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, built during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II, in the first half of the 12th century. The temple was dedicated to Vishnu, and its magnificent architecture mirrored in microcosm the entire Hindu universe.
The Khmer empire flourished for over 500 years. At its heart was Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, built during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II, in the first half of the 12th century. The temple was dedicated to Vishnu, and its magnificent architecture mirrored in microcosm the entire Hindu universe.